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The Challenge · S42 · E13

The Final - Part 1

  • TV-14
  • Oct 21, 2026
  • 51 min

Nine Finalists battle heat, puzzles, and miles for a Day 2 advantage.

About this episode

Nine Finalists battle heat, puzzles, and miles for a Day 2 advantage.

Season 42

14 episodes
  1. 1Return to Cutthroat

    60 minAug 5, 2026

    The Challenge returns to Thailand, where competitors must immediately race through Bangkok to their new villa. The top three become team captains, facing a challenge that tests the new teams' balance and agility.

  2. 2Crying Won't Get You Off This Roof

    48 minAug 5, 2026

    New captains face heights, romance, and a team in survival mode.

  3. 3Keep My Name Out Your Mouth

    47 minAug 12, 2026

    The Blue Team regroups as relationships and team dynamics shift.

  4. 4Say It To My Face

    48 minAug 19, 2026

    At the first swimming challenge of the season, the teams face a terrifying test that could determine who might sink or swim, while differing strategies, close observation, and a growing connection create pressure in the house.

  5. 5Down and Dirty

    47 minAug 26, 2026

    Mud, mutiny, injury, and elimination shake the teams to their cores.

  6. 6Leave Room For Jesus

    44 minSep 2, 2026

    A memory-based challenge has teams swinging forty feet above water, while attempts to clear the air fuel more drama. Romances wobble, and one argument could send a player into The Arena.

  7. 7You Need Me

    45 minSep 9, 2026

    The players cut loose western style after the daily challenge tests each team's endurance and cohesion. Blue struggles with leadership and a devastating exit shakes the house.

  8. 8Is This Safe?

    48 minSep 16, 2026

    Shocking news hits before a bizarre feast as teams face dwindling numbers, fate, hierarchy, and a new pool boy.

  9. 9A Captain's Worst Nightmare

    51 minSep 23, 2026

    A Thai temple challenge sparks sabotage. Choosing a new captain forces a tough decision: friendship or the betterment of the team?

  10. 10Trial By Combat

    46 minSep 30, 2026

    TJ drops a bombshell! Mercenaries arrive to raid the pot and end dreams.

  11. 11Underwear Gate

    50 minOct 7, 2026

    An underwear theft, a blindfolded beach challenge, Rookie vs Vet tension, and a bold plan in the Arena rattle the house.

  12. 12Participation Trophies

    47 minOct 14, 2026

    A massive rig, an elimination twist, and an Arena selection shake the game.

  13. 13The Final - Part 1

    51 minOct 21, 2026Now viewing

    Nine Finalists battle heat, puzzles, and miles for a Day 2 advantage.

  14. 14The Final - Part 2

    46 minOct 28, 2026

    One final Day decides the winners, but captains ultimately split the cash.

Guest stars

Michele FitzgeraldSelf - Contestant
Tori DealSelf - Contestant
Johnny 'Bananas' DevenanzioSelf - Contestant
Chris 'C.T.' TamburelloSelf - Contestant
Cara Maria SorbelloSelf - Contestant
Adrienne NaylorSelf - Contestant
Alexis LeteSelf - Contestant
Cassidy ClarkSelf - Contestant
Will GagnonSelf - Contestant